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Magalia Community Center–beacon for the Upper Ridge and beyond
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driven and has enjoyed great he Magalia Community community support at its Center at 13917 South fundraising and community Park Drive opened its events. The Center offers doors in the Summer of 2021 adult and senior exercise in response to the need for a classes through Paradise public gathering place for all Stronger, hosts pancake neighborhoods of Magalia breakfasts, summer concerts and the Upper Ridge postCamp Fire. The Community and holiday-themed Center is a project of Magalia events, and is developing Community Park, a 501(c) additional programs to help (3) non-profit organization residents with mental health which leases the 40 acres and wellness, fire safety and two buildings that awareness and education, were formerly home to the and more programs for kids Paradise Pines Golf Course. and teens. A popular market As the pandemic has slowly showcasing local artisans faded, the ability to gather Volunteers whip up a pancake breakfast, one of the many events held at and produce vendors also once again has allowed the the Magalia Community Center. takes place weekly. Center to fulfill important plans that had been on the drawing The main building, which consists of a meeting hall and board for nearly two years. These plans include offering a restrooms, is available for rent for birthday parties, wedding place for the community to come together for special meetings receptions, baby showers, reunions, club meetings, and more. and presentations essential to the recovery and rebuilding of Magalia, developing new youth activities programs for the Many more activities are in the works. If you would like to many students who live on the Upper Ridge, and providing jump in and help bring the community together, whatever your an additional recreational venue for the Upper Ridge, and by talents might be, Magalia Community Park welcomes you to contact them anytime at 530-413-9158 or by email at info@ extension, serving areas beyond Magalia. magaliacommunitypark.org. Follow their Facebook page for all The Community Center and greater park project, which the latest happenings, @Magalia Community Park. includes South Pines Disc Golf, is almost entirely volunteer-
URCC plans for the future and gives a voice to the Upper Ridge By Chris Rauen
Member of the Upper Ridge Community Council Executive Committee
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he Upper Ridge Community Council (URCC) is an advocacy organization that serves a vital function as the primary information and community feedback hub for the communities located on the Upper Ridge, including Magalia, Stirling City, Nimshew, DeSabla and Lovelock. Priority areas of focus include: wildfire safety and evacuation, emergency communications systems, building a town center, and access to health care and an emergency room.
URCC’s monthly meetings give residents a wealth of information, including both citizens and officials who are directly involved in the betterment of quality of life for Upper Ridge residents and who play a major role in the recovery of Magalia. Regular speakers include Supervisor Doug Teeter, officials from Butte County Department of Development Services, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office, Paradise Unified School District, Butte County Fire Safe Council, Paradise Recreation and Park District, and the Paradise Pines Property Owners Association. Special presentations have included: information about the Upper Ridge Community Plan, past and current Presidents of Adventist Health to provide updates on
the status of the Feather River ER and hospital, Butte County Sheriff Emergency Communications program (Alert FM), and PG&E representatives as we move closer to the undergrounding of utilities in lower Magalia.
The URCC worked in partnership with Butte County to develop the Upper Ridge Community Plan as part of the Butte County General Plan in 2021. The organization was awarded a “Ridge Rising Award” by the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce for direct response to needs of the community during the immediate aftermath of the Camp Fire, and efforts to connect community and enhance quality of life on the Upper Ridge. The URCC was also recognized as representative of the communities of Magalia, Lovelock, Nimshew and Stirling City (Upper Ridge) in a resolution passed by The Butte County Board of Supervisors. The URCC holds community meetings on the last Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at the Magalia Community Center and via Zoom. Meetings are open to the public. Information about upcoming meetings is available on Facebook (Upper Ridge Community Council).
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